IRHWSDD 01

Prologue

Huff, huff!

The one running through the night alley, escaping from the guards, was a student of Saint Military Academy, Rukna.

With her short platinum-blonde hair that slightly covered her ears and her trousers, she looked almost like a young man at first glance…

‘I thought I was finally getting used to this world I reincarnated into!’

She was only dressed as a man because of circumstances. In truth, both in her past life and her current life, she had never been a man. She was clearly a woman.

How did I end up like this?

Rukna clenched her teeth. This was all because of the Holy Sword she received through Coupang dawn delivery. She only checked the package box, and suddenly she possessed someone in another world.

‘You damn Holy Sword!’

While running with all her strength, Rukna tightly grabbed the round pendant hanging around her neck.

This was no ordinary pendant. It was the great Holy Sword that only the chosen hero could pull out—now transformed into a pendant.

‘If I keep this, I’ll really be killed by the true owner of the Holy Sword.’

That was why she came here in the middle of the night, when everyone was asleep, to return the Holy Sword she had received by delivery to its original place. But she was discovered by a guard.

At this rate, she would truly be accused as the thief of the Holy Sword. If she got caught, would it be execution?

At that moment, the Holy Sword sent her a telepathic message.

「Master’s heart rate is rising rapidly. However, your current speed is very poor. You will be detected by the target in 12 seconds.」

Shut up, you stupid sword!

It felt like her blood was boiling in her throat. She wanted to give up, but being executed for stealing the Holy Sword was not an option.

「The target’s speed has increased. Updating countdown. 8 seconds remaining.」

Already this close?

‘What should I do now?’

In the end, Rukna decided to rely on the Holy Sword one more time.

She could communicate with it through telepathy using specific commands. It worked very similarly to the AI of a certain smartphone.

‘Hi, Bisbi. Find me a way to escape.’

Yes, even the name sounded ridiculously similar. What terrible naming sense. It felt so familiar, as if a blue logo should be printed in the center of the sword.

「With Master’s speed, escape is impossible. 5 seconds remaining.」

‘Hi, Bisbi. Then find me a place to hide.’

「Destination found. Turn right in 10 meters. 4 seconds remaining.」

Following the Holy Sword’s guidance, Rukna turned into the alley 10 meters ahead.

「2 seconds remaining.」

Where am I even supposed to hide?!

「1 second remaining.」

At the same time—thud.

A large arm wrapped around Rukna’s body.

‘W-Who is it? I didn’t sense anyone at all.’

She tried to lift her head to see the person, but all she could see was a tall figure and a broad back.

He was hiding her small body behind his own.

「0 seconds remaining.」

“Huff, huff! He definitely ran into this alley!”

It was the voice of the guard chasing her.

Tense, Rukna held her breath and leaned her forehead against the broad back in front of her.

Through the contact, she felt the vibration of his voice.

“What is the matter?”

The voice was low, steady—and very familiar.

“I am Morris from the guard unit. I didn’t know Young Duke Martian was here.”

Martian Wigratz.

The top student of the academy Rukna currently attended, and the only heir of the Grand Duke Wigratz family.

And a man who extremely hated repeating himself.

“I asked what business a guard has here.”

Usually, Martian’s voice carried a basic gentleness. But now, it was as cold as winter frost. Is it because of me?

Startled by his unfamiliar tone, the guard answered hurriedly, even biting his tongue in fear.

“S-S-Someone suspicious appeared at the Plaza of Honor where the Holy Sword was stuck. We thought maybe the culprit who took the Holy Sword returned to the scene, so we chased them, but we lost them.”

At those words, Rukna swallowed dryly.

‘I didn’t steal the Holy Sword. It was delivered to me at dawn!’

But who would believe that?

Especially Martian, who was supposed to become the true owner of the Holy Sword—he would never believe her.

If she said it, he would probably become even more suspicious.

‘You useless Hi Bisbi! Why did you guide me to him of all people?!’

「It was the only place where you could hide from the guard. Master’s heart rate is still high. To prevent heart disease, please take three deep breaths. 0/3」

You shameless sword!

Rukna clenched her molars and slowly inhaled.

If she failed this obsessive-yandere-like sword’s quest, it was obvious more annoying things would happen.

Hoo…

「Deep breath 1/3. The beginning is half the battle, Master. Your heart rate is decreasing.」

Hoo… Hoo…

Each time Rukna slowly exhaled, her breath flowed along Martian’s back. His large back, which had been speaking with the guard, stiffened slightly.

But Rukna had no time to notice that.

「Deep breath 3/3. Completed. Master’s heart rate has stabilized. In contrast, Martian Wigratz’s heart rate is increasing.」

“Then I will take my leave, Young Duke Martian.”

“Very well. Continue your patrol thoroughly.”

After finishing his conversation with the guard, Martian slowly turned around.

His jet-black hair swayed slightly, revealing blue eyes as cold as a frozen lake.

With a sharp gaze, he carefully looked over Rukna standing in the dark alley.

“Now answer me, Rukna. Why were you being chased by a guard?”

“I-I just came out for a walk and got unlucky. I ran because I was afraid of getting caught sneaking out after dorm curfew.”

Although there was a difference in status, they were classmates at the academy, so Rukna spoke casually while making excuses.

“It really has nothing to do with the Holy Sword that was stuck in the plaza?”

“O-Of course not. I’m the worst student in school. How could I pull out the Holy Sword? Someone like you could pull it out like a radish.”

Haha. Rukna lightly tapped his arm jokingly, then quickly pulled her hand back.

Ugh. So ridiculously solid.

She once again promised herself never to pick a fight with him.

“I also think that makes sense. But why do you keep feeling suspicious to me?”

His lips were smiling gently, but strangely, a dangerous aura flowed from him.

Rukna’s face stiffened as she took a step back.

“S-Suspicious? I told you, I just came out for a walk.”

“You? For a walk?”

“Well… actually, I came to meet a g-girl? Haha.”

She thought that kind of excuse would be enough to pass. But strangely, Martian’s expression became even colder.

At that moment, the Holy Sword’s voice suddenly echoed in her mind.

「Congratulations, Master!」

‘Does this look like a situation to congratulate me?!’

「Martian Wigratz, who failed to become the owner of the Holy Sword, has shifted into the obsessive-yandere type. 91% match with Master’s preferred male type! Tonight, seduce him and escape your lifelong single status!」

‘Shut up, Bisbi. Right now, that guy…’

Rukna lifted her gaze and looked at the grand academy building visible between the alley walls.

That place, proudly called the cradle of imperial male education—

‘He thinks I’m a man.’

It was Saint Military Academy.

A school where only men were allowed to enroll.